Friday, April 12, 2013

Why should you care - Bring Me the Horizon - Sempiternal (2013) Review

First things first. This album blew me away. I had no idea.

I became aware of BMTH with their album There is a hell believe me I've seen it There is a heaven let's keep it a secret, that had besides compelling, innovative, energetic music, great cover art. Same attributes add up with the group's latest album, Sempiternal, with the fantastic cover art. Look.


New age flower / geometric symbol / UFO crop circle mystery - art. Nothing to add. Look it up. 
The cover art was the first thing that caught my attention, since I recently became aware of this geometric symbol, its roots and mystery. But that's a side issue. Something of an anecdote, nonetheless. A quirk.

Next on, here's the music video for "Shadow Moses".



At this point, I wasn't convinced. Not until I heard the complete album. The starting tracks, as in any album, are pivotal for the listener to be sucked in the soundscape of the album, which I might describe as speedy, aggressive Linkin Park. I don't know still if this comparison is at all respectful, for both of the artists. Bring Me the Horizon has a unique sound, but at times I can't help feeling there's a striking similarity between vocals of BMTH and Linkin Park. For better or for worse, that's you to decide.

Tracklist:

1. Can You Feel My Heart
2. The House of Wolves
3. Empire (Let them Sing)
4. Sleepwalking
5. Go to Hell, For Heavens Sake
6. Shadow Moses
7. And the Snakes Start to Sing
8. Seen It All Before
9. Antivist
10. Crooked Young
11. Hospital For Souls
12. Join the Club
13. Deathbets (Deluxe Version bonus track)

Music video for "Sleepwalking"


And the whole album:



Links: http://www.iheartdropdead.com/blog/tag/sempiternal/#.UWgeG79rla8
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sempiternal_(album)
http://www.bringmethehorizon.co.uk


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